Assistant Building Surveyor
Role Profile
Job Title: Assistant Building Surveyor – Building Services
Location: Colindale – includes travel across Borough
Directorate: Growth
Department: Estates – Building Services
Grade: H
Salary Range: £39,276 – £42,771
Reports to: Principal Building Surveyor
1. Job Purpose
To support the delivery of building surveying services across the organisation’s managed estate, assisting senior surveyors with inspections, surveys, project delivery, statutory compliance, design, tendering, contract management and other duties.
The role provides structured development and training to enable the postholder to progress towards professional membership through the RICS Building Surveying pathway (RICS APC).
The assistant building surveyor will support in maintaining, improving and safeguarding the Council’s managed estate including corporate buildings, community assets, schools, libraries and any other asset types in the managed estate ensuring they are safe, compliant, well-maintained and fit for purpose.
The postholder will work under the guidance of senior surveyors to gain practical experience across all core building surveying disciplines. This includes undertaking condition assessments, contributing to feasibility studies, supporting project design and delivery, assisting with statutory compliance (such as fire safety, asbestos and accessibility), and helping maintain accurate records.
2. Key accountabilities:
2.1. To carry out / assist with measured surveys and production of drawings 2.2. To carry out / assist with specifications and tender documentation c 2.3. To carry out / assist with applications for consent to Local Authority planning and building control departments 2.4. To carry out / assist with Condition surveys 2.5. To carry out / assist with Building surveys Page 2 of 6 2.6. To carry out / assist with Project Management / Co-ordination 2.7. To carry out / assist with Contract administration
3. Building Surveys & Inspections
3.1. Assist in carrying out condition surveys, measured surveys, compliance inspections, and building pathology assessments across the managed estate. 3.2. Support the production of schedules of condition, defect reports, and maintenance recommendations. 3.3. Record and input accurate site data for use in Council systems.
4. Project & Contract Support
4.1. Assist senior surveyors with feasibility studies, option appraisals, outline designs, specifications, and tender documentation. 4.2. Support contract administration tasks including site monitoring, progress reporting, valuations, snagging, and handovers. 4.3. Liaise with contractors, consultants, building users, and other stakeholders to support effective project delivery.
5. Compliance & Statutory Duties
5.1. Support activities relating to fire safety, asbestos management, water hygiene, accessibility standards and building control compliance. 5.2. Assist in monitoring and recording compliance actions within the Council’s systems. 5.3. Update relevant documentation and ensure records remain accurate and audit ready.
6. Design and Specification
6.1. Assist with updating asset registers, floor plans, and CAD drawings. 6.2. Produce design information, CAD drawings, specifications or any other documentation required for works.
7. Site Inspections
7.1. Attend meetings, workshops, and site visits representing the Building Services Team appropriately.
8. Professional Development & Corporate Expectations
8.1. Participate in structured training, supervision, and development activities linked to RICS APC progression. 8.2. Maintain CPD logs and proactively develop technical knowledge. Page 3 of 6 8.3. Demonstrate alignment with Barnet’s values and behavioural framework, promoting a customer-focused and collaborative working culture.
9. Change and Improvement:
9.1. To be part of the team in such a way that brings about positive change and improvement. 9.2. Assist in the development and implementation of policy, systems, processes, performance criteria governance frameworks and procedures within area of responsibility to meet strategic / operational requirements, internal and external reporting requirements and ensure compliance with external legislation and regulations.
10. Financial Responsibilities:
10.1. Ensuring adherence to procurement frameworks and guidelines in line with London Borough of Barnet’s procurement requirements 10.2. Regular reporting of project budget status to ensure projects are delivered in line with the capital budget outlined.
11. Health and Safety Responsibilities
11.1. As an employee of the London Borough of Barnet, you are required to:
- Abide by Barnet’s health and safety policy and associated arrangements
- Complete mandatory health and safety training
- Follow safe systems of wok and use devices/guards provided for safety.
- Wear/use personal protection equipment were issued and instructed to do so, including lone working devices.
- Report any Accident/Incidents/Hazards.
- Take care of your own and other’s safety, health and wellbeing
12. Promotion of Corporate Values
12.1. To ensure that customer care is maintained to the agreed standards according to the council’s values. To ensure that a high level of confidentiality is maintained in all aspects of work. Our values:
- Caring / Learning to Improve / Inclusive / Collaboration
13. Flexibility
13.1. In order to deliver the service effectively, a degree of flexibility is needed and the post-holder may be required to perform work not specifically referred to above. Such duties, however, will fall within the scope of the post, at the appropriate grade.
14. The Council’s Commitment to Equality
14.1. To deliver the council’s commitment to equality of opportunity in the provision of services. All staff are expected to promote equality in the workplace and in the services the council delivers. Page 4 of 6
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Job Title: Assistant Surveyor – Building Services
Location: Colindale – includes travel across Borough
Department: Growth
Directorate: Estates – Building Services
Grade: Colindale – includes travel across Borough